Ryu takes Women's PGA after record-tying rally
Key takeaways
- CHASKA, Minn. -- Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first major title, winning the Women's PGA Championship by two strokes over Ina Yoon on a windy Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club.
- Haeran Ryu was all smiles after sinking a putt on No. 18 to seal her first major victory.
- Brooke Henderson and Dewi Weber tied for third at 10 under.
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CHASKA, Minn. -- Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first major title, winning the Women's PGA Championship by two strokes over Ina Yoon on a windy Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club.
Ryu shot a 2-under 70 to finish at 13-under 275 and become the sixth South Korean to win the event over the past 12 editions, flashing a big smile as she holed her last putt and friends ran out to douse her in celebration.
Haeran Ryu was all smiles after sinking a putt on No. 18 to seal her first major victory. Andrew Wevers/Getty ImagesThe 2023 LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year, who was 10 shots back after an opening-round 73 on Thursday, tied the largest 18-hole comeback by a major champion in LPGA Tour history (Carol Mann, 1964 Western Open). She played the final three rounds at 14-under par, six shots better than any other player.